Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Burlington

"One of the Southeast's most well-known dining destinations, the fabled Angus Barn has wowed guests since 1960. The family-owned institution serves more than 22,000 steaks per month and now has expanded outdoor dining options. Read more: Angus Barn's Famous Chocolate Chess Pie Recipe"

"The Angus Barn is an upscale steakhouse in a huge, barnlike setting. It’s a Raleigh icon that serves fresh seafood, locally grown vegetables, aged steaks, and amazing desserts. It’s on the pricey side, but many people enjoy going here for a special occasion."

"Never an oxymoron when you’re talking about the Triangle’s—arguably the South’s—most legendary steakhouse. It’s a legend that lives up to its own reputation, hardly an easy feat."

"Located opposite the Marriot Hotel in Downtown Greensboro, Undercurrent Restaurant has been voted one of the best elegant dining restaurants in the city and has been serving discerning diners for more than 16 years. Ideally located, the restaurant boasts a stylish bar area that is open all day for drinks and appetizers in the afternoon through to pre-dinner drinks in the evening. Undercurrent’s seasonal menus feature New American cuisine with a global influence, prepared with local, sustainable ingredients and served in a classic French way."

"A trip to Greensboro cannot be complete without understanding its rich heritage. The art and cultural activities in Greensboro will give you an insight into the city's history, traditions, and artwork. While visiting the cultural attractions in Greensboro would prove to be informative, attending its artsy events will leave you entertained."

"Undercurrent is a nice Traditional American Restaurant placed on the borders of the city. This Traditional American Restaurant is known from its Seafood food. Undercurrent is especially good at Fine Dining."

"Guglhupf Bakery, Cafe & Restaurant is around the corner from our friends place, so was a recommendation we heard often from them. It was wonderful to finally sit down and eat. The cafe has a good selection of sandwiches and entrees made from local and seasonal ingredients and prepared with a contemporary southern German Twist."

"One word comes to mind when I think of breakfast at Guglhupf…FRESH!. You can tell by the photos and yes, it tasted as good as it looks. A German-style bakery serving up breads, pastries, and desserts, they’re an award-winning local favorite."

"Looking for a hidden gem in Durham featuring food for vegetarians and meat lovers?. Then Guglhupf is a great place to start. The food is fresh and service is quick."

"More elegant than the average grilled chicken or mincemeat taco, try blackened tuna, beer battered fish, falafel, pulled pork, chorizo, beef brisket and fried chicken. All tacos come with a choice of sides and toppings and can be turned into a burrito for an extra dollar. Plenty of vegetarian and vegan options are also available and menu items can easily be adapted to suit dietary requirements as they are all made fresh to order."

"Crafted the Art of the Taco is proudly a taco joint because that’s what they do best. But they don’t just make boring meat and cheese tacos. No, Crafted elevates what goes in a warm tortilla with an international spin and fresh local ingredients."

"Source: Photo by Flickr user The DLC used under CC BY-SA 2.0. Photo is only for illustrative purposes. Crafted is a great place to stop for tacos or burgers in Greensboro, North Carolina."

"Vin Rouge is an authentic French bistro on Hillsborough Road that brings a slice of Paris into the heart of Durham. Set off 9th Street, the quaint eatery is an excellent spot for a date night and serves a seasonal menu of French cuisine, including classics like bouillabaisse, French onion soup, moules and frites, steak frites, sautéed salmon, and a selection of French cheeses. The Sunday brunch is a must-try with delicious omelets, Croque-madam and croque-monsieur, and mimosas on offer, and casual wines, craft cocktails, craft beers on tap and by the bottle, and imported spirits round off every meal."

"A French bistro in Durham, NC with some terrific outdoor seating that truly makes you feel like you’re no longer in Durham and quite possibly in France, at least for the evening!. The walls inside of Vin Rouge are showcase black and white photos of French Art Deco design and French celebrities. Executive chef, Matt Kelly, also the chef of Mate Bar de Tapas, brings the Provencal French cooking to your table at Vin Rouge."

"We love the ambiance of this spot, it’s great for date night or even family gatherings. The menu offers a range of French cuisine, seafood, and salads. The Sunday brunch is also a must-try."

"Bojangles’ began in 1977 and saw an opportunity to develop a quick-service restaurant chain based on three attributes: a distinctive flavor profile; wholesome, high-quality products made from scratch; and a fun, festive restaurant design with fast, friendly service..."

"White and Wood's mission is to share and instill the love of food and wine with every guest. This white table cloth dining offers weekly specials, Sunday brunch, and Southern cuisine."

"On weekdays Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant serves up typical Chinese-American fare, but on the weekends the dining rooms transform into a bustling dim sum parlor. Diners line up outside to wait for a seat as carts of sui mai, turnip cakes, steam rolls, and other dim sum classics pass from table to table. A cup of piping hot green tea is de rigueur, and the whole experience is best enjoyed with friends or family so everyone gets to try a bit of everything."

"Neapolitan isn’t your standard style of pie and Pompieri Pizza isn’t your typical neighborhood pizza joint. With a casual laid-back vibe, Pompieri serves elevated flavors with locally sourced ingredients and a wood-fired char. In true Neapolitan style, you won’t be served with your pie precut and the dough puffs out at the sides giving a light and airy crust."

"102 City Hall Plaza | (919) 973-1589 | MenuCurrently offering: curbside pickup (and 20% off wine bottles!) How to order: call your order in directly. View this post on Instagram"

"There are various clubs and top hotels to spend the night in. There are dance floors, bars, and breweries. Places for nightlife in Greensboro NC (North Carolina) include Limelight Rooftop Nightclub, Jake’s Billiards, Club Orion, Westerwood Tavern, The Comedy Zone and many more."

"Hours:12:04 AM - 10:30 PM todayThu: 10:30 PM - 2:00 AMFri: 10:30 PM - 2:00 AMSat: 10:30 PM - 2:00 AMSun: 10:00 PM - 2:00 AMMon: ClosedTue: ClosedWed: Closed. Address:113 S Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27401"

"A stroll through the neo-Gothic campus of Duke University is a must when in Durham. But your walk must include a stop at the 210-foot soaring beauty that is Duke University Chapel. With a Flentrop Organ (5,200 pipes) and 50-bell carillon, setting foot inside the chapel and looking around will leave you awestruck."

"Duke Chapel stands at the center of campus and greets visitors when they arrive. It is a neo-Gothic style building and you’d almost expect the Hunchback of Notre Dame to take up residency in one of the towers. You are able to attend church services here, though plenty of people simply walk around the perimeter."

"Situated at the center of Duke University, the Duke University Chapel is popular for its Collegiate Gothic style and is a top attraction for tourists who visit Durham."

"Step inside the Duke family home, preserved in much the same way that it was in the 1800s, when Washington Duke started his tobacco empire forever changing the Durham landscape and the U.S. tobacco industry. Walk through the homestead and see the buildings on the Duke family farm, tobacco barns, and the original factory. The Duke family was one of the wealthiest families in the United States at the beginning of the 20th century."

"Once the home of the Duke family, this estate also doubles as a tobacco museum. You can take a 45-minute guided tour or explore on your own. The Duke family made their fortune with tobacco manufacturing."

"The next point in our list of things to do in Greensboro for couples is a visit to Greensboro History Museum. If you love learning something new and experiencing new things, this museum has its doors open Tuesday – Sunday to 5 p.m for you. The museum will tell you the story of Greensboro from the American Revolution to modern days."

"The Greensboro History Museum rests in downtown Greensboro in a building that was once the city’s First Presbyterian Church. Spanning 17,000 square feet and more, its gorgeous Romanesque Revival architecture shows you classic beauty from 1892 the moment you arrive. It’s clearly one of the city’s best tourist attractions!"

"The Durham History Hub (operated by the Museum of Durham History), is a museum that uses stories about people, places, and things to foster curiosity, encourage further inquiry, and promote an understanding of diverse perspectives about the Durham community and its history. The History Hub is located in Downtown Durham and features rotating exhibits."

"The Museum of Durham History is truly one without walls, as advertised. However, you can stop by for info about their “History Groves” scattered throughout the city."

"The Museum of Durham History is all about the Durham community and its history. You can come back time after time with its changing..."

"The Nasher Museum of Art is on the Duke University campus featuring galleries of Meso-American artwork; pre-Columbian, classical paintings and sculptures; African masks; contemporary pieces; photography; and much more. The museum is also a learning institution, with classes, lectures, and film series programs centered on the visual arts. After visiting the galleries, plan to have lunch at the Nasher Café in the main lobby, which features unique and artsy sandwiches, salads, and appetizers."

"Part of the Duke University system, The Nasher is home to an incredible collection of international and contemporary pieces. The building itself is a futuristic cube that complements the more than 10,000 works of art inside. The four permanent collections include pre-Columbian Art of the Americas, Medieval Art, Classical Antiquities, and modern contemporary with a concentration on the African diaspora."

"They have an impressive permanent collection of contemporary art, with a focus on artists of African descent. There is an outdoor sculpture garden if you want to take a stroll around the grounds. They have free admissions on Thursdays."

"Kids of all ages will enjoy the interactive exhibits at this local museum. Voted one of the most family-friendly museums in the Southeast, visitors can experience an expansive butterfly house, outdoor exhibits with bears and wolves, and conduct their own fossil dig amongst dinosaurs."

"The Museum of Life and Science, founded in 1946, is an 84-acre museum featuring numerous indoor and outdoor interactive exhibits. It was formerly the NC Children’s Museum and the North Carolina Museum of Life and Science."

"Here you can ride in a flying machine, sail a radio-controlled boat on an outdoor pond, view artifacts from space missions, and ride…"